Welcome to the Petäjävesi Old Church!

Opening hours

Opening hours on winter season

The church is closed from September 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, except on the following dates when it is open from 11:00 to 16:00:

May 23, 2026 open from 11:00 to 14:00
May 24, 2026 open from 11:00 to 16:00
May 30–31, 2026 open from 11:00 to 16:00

During the winter season, we are open only by reservation. Group visits may be arranged, if the visit is reserved at least two weeks in advance. The reservation can be paid by cash or card on site or by an invoice. Invoicing fee is 6 €. Please note that during winter season, we will reply from Mondays to Thursdays only. Reservations and more information: opas@petajavesi.fi.

Opening hours on summer season

From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Petäjävesi Old Church is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.

Exceptions to opening hours:

May 23, 2026 open from 11:00-14:00
May 24, 2026 open from 11:00-16:00
May 30–31, 2026 open from 11:00 to 16:00
June 19, 2026 open from 13:00 to 16:00
June 20, 2026 open from 12:00 to 16:00
September 5–6, 2026 open from 11:00 to 16:00
September 12–13, 2026 open from 11:00 to 16:00

Weddings, concerts and christenings arranged at the Petäjävesi Old Church might cause temporary changes to these opening hours. The church might not be open to the public during family occasions if the family holding the ceremony wants to keep the event closed. Weddings are held nearly every Saturday afternoon in the summer, so please be prepared to wait for a little while or call us in advance to check the schedule. A church service open for the public is held in the Old Church on most Sundays in the summer at 10 AM. The exceptions to the hours are listed down below.

Winter season

September 1st –  May 31st
1–10 persons: 125 € (including admission fees and the door opening fee).
More than 10 persons: Get a quote for your group: opas@petajavesi.fi 

Maximum fee for groups of higher education students is 100 € and for school groups 30 €.

The winter season fees can be paid by card, cash or invoice, and the invoicing fee is 6 €.

You can also get to know the Petäjävesi Old Church and its surroundings on your own with the help of digital guidance. The digital guided tour can be found in the free Nomadi application or online.

Parking

The parking lot of the Old Church is located by highway 23, and it can be found easily by following the signs. The parking lot has plenty of space for cars and coaches and tables for enjoying a snack. The walk from the parking lot to the Old Church is approximately 200 metres. People with reduced mobility can drive closer to the church from the north via the road Siltatie. 

Food and restaurants

In Petäjävesi, café and restaurant services are provided by e.g. restaurant Kanttari, Petäjäveden Pizzeria & Kebab, Heinähattu, serivce station Kyläseppä, SoppaGrilli23 and Hakamaa sheep farm. During the summer, visitors are also typically served by the Lemettilä farm barn café. We recommend checking the opening hours of the cafés and restaurants before visiting. You can also enjoy your own snacks on the church stairs and in the yard.

Toilets

There is no indoor toilet in the Old Church, but the yard is equipped with outhouses that can be used in the summer. One of the outhouses is accessible to wheelchair users.

Accessibility

The Petäjävesi Old Church is not barrier-free. The building is old, its floors are not completely level, and some thresholds are high. The stairs outside the building are quite steep. There is not wheelchair access to the Old Church. People with reduced mobility can drive closer to the church from the north via the road Siltatie.